Episode 10 just dropped!
youtu.be/oQEi5nbW9bU
Audio Note: We had a technical issue with echo during the introduction, but it improves as the video goes along—thanks for bearing with us!
In our tenth episode of the Sport Analytics (
@SportAnaIytics) Podcast, our host Amrit Vignesh (
@avsportsanalyst) chats with Alexander Rogers, currently a Football Analyst for the Tennessee Titans (
@Titans). Alex’s journey stretches from playing collegiate football at Drake University (
@DrakeUniversity) to refining his data chops as a senior analyst at Hy-Vee, Inc. (
@HyVee), then diving into NBA strategy and research with the Phoenix Suns (
@Suns) before making the jump to the National Football League (
@NFL).
He walks us through how balancing on-field responsibilities at Drake honed his discipline and communication, why short, visual insights often matter more than long reports in a busy NFL front office, and how next-generation college tracking data shapes draft prep and player evaluations. If you’re curious about blending a gridiron background with analytics, this episode offers the real-world roadmap from college ball to professional R&D.
Key Takeaways:
From Gridiron to Analytics: How a collegiate playing career helps interpret data and speak coaches’ language—though it’s not a must-have.
Season vs. Offseason: Short-term coach-focused insights in-season vs. deep R&D and scouting analysis after the final whistle.
Hybrid Skills in Action: Learning to handle everything from data engineering to front-office stakeholder questions at a “startup-like” NFL analytics group.
Visuals & One-Liners: Why color-coded dashboards and quick-hitting metrics turn heads and drive decisions at the highest levels.
Strategic Networking: Tips on building a standout portfolio, refining cold outreach, and showing teams you’re ready to contribute.
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🎵 Music Credit: Intro and outro music for this episode is “Nomu” by Good Kid.
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